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AP WORLD HISTORY EXAMREVIEW-Heimler's History
Describe the big picture from 1200- 1450 CE in the Global Tapestry. - correct answer-Major
civilizations growing larger. World religions continue to influence life and culture.
Technological innovations continue. Smaller states, local religions & beliefs, and old
technology continue to decline.
State-Building & maintenance of the state are a major theme of unit 1. What is a state? -
correct answer-An organized political community under one government (like a country,
empire, nation, etc.).
What innovations continued the Golden Age for China, kept it an economic powerhouse &
helped to unify China in this time period? - correct answer-Gunpowder & expansion of the
Grand Canal which was started in the Sui Dynasty. The Grand Canal boosted trade between
regions and kept culture more consistent.
Why was the introduction of Champa Rice so important for the Song Dynasty? - correct
answer-It was a drought resistant crop that matured early, increasing the amount of food
available in the empire, therefore increasing the population.
What continuities existed in Chinese culture and government during the Song dynasty? -
correct answer-The revival of Confucianism and the expansion of the Civil Service Exam
helped to bring order and stability to society while continuing the meritocracy within the
imperial bureaucracy.
Describe the condition of the Abbasid caliphate as the Song dynasty thrived. - correct
answer-From the 9th to 12th century, the Abbasids were fractured by invaders and falling
apart.
Which other Muslim States were growing in power as the Abbasids declined? - correct
answer-The Delhi Sultanate in India (1206-1526). The Mamluk Sultanate in North Africa
(1250-1517).
Who were the Mamluks? - correct answer-Non-Muslims who were enslaved, forcibly
converted to Islam and became soldiers. They eventually overthrew an Egyptian Sultanate
to form their own sultanate.
Compare the Song Dynasty and the Abbasid Dynasty in this era. - correct answer-The Song
Dynasty was flourishing while the Abbasid Dynasty was declining.
In South Asia (India) what new states emerged that used trade to expand their influence in
this period? - correct answer-The Vijayanagara Empire (1336 CE-1646 CE) and the Chola
Kingdom (300s BCE to 1279 CE).
, How did the rulers of the Mali empire increase their power? - correct answer-Greater
centralization than the Ghana Empire that preceded it. This was exemplified by their leader
Mansa Musa.
How did the Aztecs maintain control of their empire? - correct answer-Conquered people
were forced to pay tribute in goods or labor. This system was enforced by a strong military.
How did the Inca improve and maintain their state? - correct answer-The Mit'a System
(mandatory public service/labor tax)
What was feudalism? - correct answer-A rigid hierarchy with Kings, Nobles, Knights,
Peasants, and Serfs.
How did Europe change through this time period and create more powerful states? - correct
answer-The feudal system began to break down and powerful kings were able to increase
their power.
What was the significace of Islam to state building in Afro-Eurasia? - correct answer-Islam
united people with shared belief and language (Arabic).
What was the significance of Confucianism to state building in China? - correct answer-It
justified the rule of the emperor over his subjects, and was the doctrine that the imperial
bureaucracy had to be well versed in due to the Civil Service Exam.
How were Hinduism and Buddhism significant in state building in South and Southeast Asia?
- correct answer-Both were used to consolidate power. Hinduism's caste system was
particularly useful for this.
How was Catholicism significant to state building in Europe? - correct answer-The Roman
Catholic Church helped provide structure in weak European states, but as states grew in
power they began to struggle to break away from the power of the Church in order to
increase the power of secular authorities.
What did all major world religions have in common in this era and what effect did they have?
- correct answer-They all spread. Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism were conversionist
religions. They all sent missionaries to different parts of the globe. This weakened local more
indigenous religions.
How did the creation of the Delhi Sultanate and the expansion of trade help to spread Islam?
- correct answer-In the Delhi Sultanate social conversions for opportunity and avoidance of
the jizya eventually led to 25% of the population of India converting to Islam. Merchants, who
traveled everywhere, brought more than goods with them. Those they interacted with
learned about Islam, and the religion spread.
What innovation from China helped to improve education as it spread west? - correct
answer-As paper making technology spread, it led to increased literacy in Europe,
Southwest Asia, and North Africa.
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